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UPDATED FROM working mum losing weight
7 months post
Quick update - 7 months or so
working mum losing weightJune 17, 2014
WORTH IT$26,000
Hello there! looks like it has been close to 7 months since TT, 8 months since BA. I may be a couple weeks off here and there ;-). The update I have is as follows -
1. last month I stopped spanx while sleeping (just happened organically) and some days even during work. last few days i didnt wear spanx even while working out (and I work out reeeally hard with standing core movement). Got used to the swelled up look (I still swell)
2. I find myself caring 2 hoots about my arms or ppl looking at my cleavage. i dont know what happened but now i wear everything that i did not wear before - sleeveless dresses, long maxi dresses, regular workout wear tees without the long sleeve tshirts ....i just feel liberated ;-)
3. the only thing i have not ventured out to do is a 2-piece bikini....will require some mustering up to do ;-)
4. weight is still hovering around 120-122. my weight distribution is like before ...nothing much changed. when i weigh it goes in the middle...the only difference is that thankfully i dont worry that the breasts will deflate when i lose weight ;-)...
5. my nerve loss in my right breast seems temporary...i can feel sensation coming back a bit
thats all for now...my 2 - 1/2 yr is raking up a storm next to me...gotta go ladies...i hope everyone is doing great!
@never_too_late....I sent you a message back with my email...I hope we can connect to meet up in person sometime...bye!
1. last month I stopped spanx while sleeping (just happened organically) and some days even during work. last few days i didnt wear spanx even while working out (and I work out reeeally hard with standing core movement). Got used to the swelled up look (I still swell)
2. I find myself caring 2 hoots about my arms or ppl looking at my cleavage. i dont know what happened but now i wear everything that i did not wear before - sleeveless dresses, long maxi dresses, regular workout wear tees without the long sleeve tshirts ....i just feel liberated ;-)
3. the only thing i have not ventured out to do is a 2-piece bikini....will require some mustering up to do ;-)
4. weight is still hovering around 120-122. my weight distribution is like before ...nothing much changed. when i weigh it goes in the middle...the only difference is that thankfully i dont worry that the breasts will deflate when i lose weight ;-)...
5. my nerve loss in my right breast seems temporary...i can feel sensation coming back a bit
thats all for now...my 2 - 1/2 yr is raking up a storm next to me...gotta go ladies...i hope everyone is doing great!
@never_too_late....I sent you a message back with my email...I hope we can connect to meet up in person sometime...bye!
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Replies (2)
October 17, 2014
Do you recommend flank Lipo at the same time as TT? I've heard some bad stories about having them done together as far as healing, worse swelling and more complications. I scheduled a BA, TT and flank Lipo for Dec but was wondering if I should put off the lipo. Is it worth the extra 2000 for the lipo?
October 17, 2014
Hi, I would recommend doing the flanks because your results will look much better, plus you can get it over with at one time. The lipo was painful more than the tt incision. It was tolerable but there was definitely a lot of soreness involved.
October 17, 2014
Yes I would. It balances things out. The swelling was not much of a big deal since you pretty much swell everywhere for 2-4 months.
UPDATED FROM working mum losing weight
5 months post
5 month update - what's with men and boobs :-)
working mum losing weightApril 24, 2014
Hey moms, life is moving at such a pace that there are days I don't quite remember during the day that I actually had any surgery done. It hits me when I take my spanx off in the evening that I can tell I'm quite swollen. Unlike many of you who feel flat after 3-4 months I still am swollen - mostly upper tummy. This surgery had been totally worth it. Even with the swelling I look and feel much better in my clothes. I can tuck my shirts in and don't have to suck in as much. I'm glad I didn't wait any longer than I needed to to get this surgery done.
I have been noticing that of late since I'm not hiding behind scarves etc, in general ppl who service us (like in stores etc) if the person is a man ...boy! they are super helpful ;-)...not sure if any of you have had similar experiences with extra sometimes unwanted attn due to breasts now being in place.
my weight is pretty constant around 120-122. Exercise / running as before. I haven't dropped any dress sizes. Still 2-4 Clothes just fit better.
Thigh lipo was a waste. I now realize I didn't really need it dice they look the same. I have more of a cellulite issue which doesn't go away with lipo anyway.
Btw at night I sleep in sports bras I bought at Nordstroms rack. Super comfy. For workouts I double up. I'm hoping after a few months I will swell less. That's the only thing I'm looking fwd to - change wise.
I don't do any ab work on the mat but I do a lot of Zumba and body combat so lots of standing core work. There is tenderness still.
I don't do any scar therapy. Just lazy to be honest. Ill order some from amazon in a couple weeks.
Oh one more thing - there is not much sensation in my right nipple but left is ok. Doesn't bother me. But thought I will mention in case someone is wondering if loss of sensation happens after a breast lift when the areola is cut. Answer is yes for me. And it's still worth the trade off from a saggy empty breast.
In uploading a few pics I took earlier this week. I don't have any of the tummy that look any different. If anything I look even more swollen ;-)!
Be in touch!! Happy healing!!
I have been noticing that of late since I'm not hiding behind scarves etc, in general ppl who service us (like in stores etc) if the person is a man ...boy! they are super helpful ;-)...not sure if any of you have had similar experiences with extra sometimes unwanted attn due to breasts now being in place.
my weight is pretty constant around 120-122. Exercise / running as before. I haven't dropped any dress sizes. Still 2-4 Clothes just fit better.
Thigh lipo was a waste. I now realize I didn't really need it dice they look the same. I have more of a cellulite issue which doesn't go away with lipo anyway.
Btw at night I sleep in sports bras I bought at Nordstroms rack. Super comfy. For workouts I double up. I'm hoping after a few months I will swell less. That's the only thing I'm looking fwd to - change wise.
I don't do any ab work on the mat but I do a lot of Zumba and body combat so lots of standing core work. There is tenderness still.
I don't do any scar therapy. Just lazy to be honest. Ill order some from amazon in a couple weeks.
Oh one more thing - there is not much sensation in my right nipple but left is ok. Doesn't bother me. But thought I will mention in case someone is wondering if loss of sensation happens after a breast lift when the areola is cut. Answer is yes for me. And it's still worth the trade off from a saggy empty breast.
In uploading a few pics I took earlier this week. I don't have any of the tummy that look any different. If anything I look even more swollen ;-)!
Be in touch!! Happy healing!!
Replies (4)
April 24, 2014
Hi there! You look great! Where do you get your bra's from? I will be on the hunt this weekend :)
April 24, 2014
Great to see you again :). I haven't been to restaurants since my MM (18 months ago!) but I definitely feel like people treat me differently. And I think a lot of that is that my attitude has changed, because I believe in myself more :).
May 5, 2014
Hi 3! I dont know how you manage not going to a restaurant ;-). How about your cravings?
May 5, 2014
Even before my sx I didn't go to restaurants. My diet is too strict, so it's been years. My cravings are much better now, because I stopped dieting so much and gained weight ;). I'm up at just under 130 now, eating regularly, no longer get colds, and getting used to how I look at this weight. That's kind of an ongoing process. But I think this is a healthier weight for me (5'8"), so I'm just telling myself that all the time. :D
May 3, 2014
I just wanted to say, that I think you look absolutely fabulous from what I've seen of you so far. I am now scheduled with Dr. Behmand for July 14th. I am excited and scared, but seeing your post made me have to go with him. I had to wait longer for my sx than I wanted and I have literally been on this site and researching DRs in my area for 3 full years. I also have found your post to be very helpful and motivating too. I liked seeing the picture of where Dr Behmand puts his markings for surgery, I really love his scar lines and belly buttons on everyone I've seen! I am also glad you wrote about nipple sensitivity in your last post, though I am not planning on doing anything to boobs just yet, I know its most likely in my future and that is one of my biggest concerns! You really look amazing, I hope I'll have a result that is close to yours! :) Keep living life beautifully...
May 5, 2014
Thank you Elije! I will check your review out if you have one and post any info you need there.
UPDATED FROM working mum losing weight
4 months post
4 months post op update
working mum losing weightMarch 25, 2014
Hi moms, sorry for being away so long. got busy with life. i have a few updates for you. will post pics within next 2 weeks for sure (sorry no energy to take pics with all the nordstrom fitting bras i finally bought).
here are all the updates from me -
1. i am still swelling quite a bit with tummy feeling rock hard inside with water etc so although i exercise a lot, i cant even tell what weight i am at anymore. some days it is 120 some days it is 125. my dress size is hovering between 2 and 4. some days it bothers me other days i dont care ;-). either ways i work out 5 days a week and 2 days slow jogging or hiking for fun with my dog.
2. i tried not wearing spanx and oh boy i get really thick in the mid section. so i'm still on it. does not bother me too much. i wear like a somewhat loose corset like thing. i'll try again after 3-4 weeks to not wear it and see what happens
3. The best part about this surgery is that clothes finally FIT! I can just pick anything from the store in small/medium and it fits where it should. no padding bras to lift saggy stuff, no extra blob muffin top. yes when i sit there is a fold but hey its not wrinkly or frankenstein looking.
4. for the first time in close to 10 yrs, i can finally wear a dress shirt or t-shirt tucked into pants without covering the muffin and wondering if i lift my hands will things show. it is truly liberating
5. It took me several weeks to be able to carry off some t-shirts where a bit of cleavage (read 1/2 inch ;-)) was showing. Since literally I would wear the tube bras to cover up any cleavage I had before. Just this past week I have gotten comfortable to not hide my breasts with scarfs and other nonsense like pendant jewelry etc ;-). Nothing risque but you can tell i have reasonable assets ;-)
6. This surgery got me extra motivated to take my vitamins, etc every day. Some days etc I used to skip. I got botox done to my frown line (just couple places). I am conscious that getting oneself fixed is a slippery slope. This one I had put away for a long time and decided I had enough faith in my surgeon to do it and it was $300 bucks.
7. I got myself to put away my size 12 etc and am donating all clothes above size 6. It is like a mental baggage dragging on for years. But I'm confident now I dont need those and I'm sure someone else can make really good use of these clothes than these hanging in my closet because of some insecurity I had that I might lose my motivation to workout. I have shed my insecurities and it was like cleaning up not only my house, attic, but truly years of baggage in my mind. This surgery is transformational but we need to have the mental stamina to get through it and not expect perfection.
My breasts are not 100% symmetrical but I dont really care (they were not initially but now that they are big it shows more). I'm never going to be my plastic surgeon's showcase model in terms of his website pics but hey I don't care ;-). I am just happy that they are not hitting the ground.
8. I have not applied any scar treatment at all. For some reason I just did not have the energy after the 8 weeks to tend to the scar. Who the heck is seeing me anyways up and down there ;-)...on a serious note, my scars are very thin so i'm less motivated. Will buy them online hopefully next month and report.
9. Did not do any heavy shopping yet. Taking it slow. Got a bunch of bras at nordstrom. The lady asked me to check out rack before paying full price so I ended up getting the Chantelle, Wacoal, Natori all expensive and worth the comfort at more than half the price. Some 34DD and a couple 32DDD (latter makes cleave look better but I like the happy to wear 34DD).
WIll post pics later ladies.
I was wondering how solesister's hernia situation is...need to check out her review. Also never too late at 52 ;-) sorry we havent connected yet...will do soon I promise..just settling down with my new coordinates. happy healing ladies!
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here are all the updates from me -
1. i am still swelling quite a bit with tummy feeling rock hard inside with water etc so although i exercise a lot, i cant even tell what weight i am at anymore. some days it is 120 some days it is 125. my dress size is hovering between 2 and 4. some days it bothers me other days i dont care ;-). either ways i work out 5 days a week and 2 days slow jogging or hiking for fun with my dog.
2. i tried not wearing spanx and oh boy i get really thick in the mid section. so i'm still on it. does not bother me too much. i wear like a somewhat loose corset like thing. i'll try again after 3-4 weeks to not wear it and see what happens
3. The best part about this surgery is that clothes finally FIT! I can just pick anything from the store in small/medium and it fits where it should. no padding bras to lift saggy stuff, no extra blob muffin top. yes when i sit there is a fold but hey its not wrinkly or frankenstein looking.
4. for the first time in close to 10 yrs, i can finally wear a dress shirt or t-shirt tucked into pants without covering the muffin and wondering if i lift my hands will things show. it is truly liberating
5. It took me several weeks to be able to carry off some t-shirts where a bit of cleavage (read 1/2 inch ;-)) was showing. Since literally I would wear the tube bras to cover up any cleavage I had before. Just this past week I have gotten comfortable to not hide my breasts with scarfs and other nonsense like pendant jewelry etc ;-). Nothing risque but you can tell i have reasonable assets ;-)
6. This surgery got me extra motivated to take my vitamins, etc every day. Some days etc I used to skip. I got botox done to my frown line (just couple places). I am conscious that getting oneself fixed is a slippery slope. This one I had put away for a long time and decided I had enough faith in my surgeon to do it and it was $300 bucks.
7. I got myself to put away my size 12 etc and am donating all clothes above size 6. It is like a mental baggage dragging on for years. But I'm confident now I dont need those and I'm sure someone else can make really good use of these clothes than these hanging in my closet because of some insecurity I had that I might lose my motivation to workout. I have shed my insecurities and it was like cleaning up not only my house, attic, but truly years of baggage in my mind. This surgery is transformational but we need to have the mental stamina to get through it and not expect perfection.
My breasts are not 100% symmetrical but I dont really care (they were not initially but now that they are big it shows more). I'm never going to be my plastic surgeon's showcase model in terms of his website pics but hey I don't care ;-). I am just happy that they are not hitting the ground.
8. I have not applied any scar treatment at all. For some reason I just did not have the energy after the 8 weeks to tend to the scar. Who the heck is seeing me anyways up and down there ;-)...on a serious note, my scars are very thin so i'm less motivated. Will buy them online hopefully next month and report.
9. Did not do any heavy shopping yet. Taking it slow. Got a bunch of bras at nordstrom. The lady asked me to check out rack before paying full price so I ended up getting the Chantelle, Wacoal, Natori all expensive and worth the comfort at more than half the price. Some 34DD and a couple 32DDD (latter makes cleave look better but I like the happy to wear 34DD).
WIll post pics later ladies.
I was wondering how solesister's hernia situation is...need to check out her review. Also never too late at 52 ;-) sorry we havent connected yet...will do soon I promise..just settling down with my new coordinates. happy healing ladies!
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Replies (3)
March 25, 2014
Hey lady! No hernia. Was a popped stitch or a pulled muscle that swelled. I'm all normal now. Can't wait to see your progress. Glad to hear from you.
March 25, 2014
"I am just happy that they are not hitting the ground." LOL, and amen!
I love Chantelle bras! And Natori is comfy enough to sleep in!!! I've never tried Wacoal, though. Guess there's another to try now :D
I love Chantelle bras! And Natori is comfy enough to sleep in!!! I've never tried Wacoal, though. Guess there's another to try now :D
March 26, 2014
I like the Natori the best though ;-) just like u said. Super light and comfy!
March 28, 2014
Hey there! great to hear your update. on your #1, I'm the same! Many times, there's a difference of 3-4 lbs on the same day (morning weight is between 115-117 and night time is between 118-20). Overall, I think I've lost about 5 lbs from pre-op weight. I also pretty much don't care too much about the scar since no one is really gonna see it other than my BF . AS for boobs no being symmetrical - that's actually normal! My PS who did my boobs said think of them as sisters and not identical twins. No worries about not connecting - I totally understand how keeping up with just regular stuff can keep us all so busy. Happy healing!
You'll get to the 2-piece eventually :D